United Airlines and the union representing its pilots have reached an agreement in principle on a new labor contract that would put an additional $10 billion in the pockets of pilots over the next four years, representing up to...
The Odd Reason Why United Airlines Kicked Florida Family Off Flight
A family of four senior citizens was kicked off a United Airlines flight from Tampa to Chicago after boarding due to a very odd ticketing issue that raises substantial red flags about an online travel agency called Wholesale Flights....
Sweet Spot No More: Rocketmiles And American Airlines Split
Rocketmiles was a sweet spot for those looking to quickly accumulate American Airlines Loyalty Points and status; there’s been a change in their relationship. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Frontier’s Fleet Woes Could Be Southwest, United’s Problem
Frontier Airlines’ ongoing dispute with a lessor of 11% of its fleet could quickly become problematic for Southwest and United and their passengers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Explora Journeys Is A Cruise Line For Non-Cruisers
Explora Journeys is preparing its inaugural voyage and they don’t want to be called a cruise line – this is the ship for people who don’t like to cruise. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Old Ebbitt Grill – My Favorite Washington, DC Restaurant
Over the years on more occasions than I can even remember, I have enjoyed dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC. Thinking about this restaurant always makes me smile. Old Ebbitt Grill Washington, DC Review – Always A...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Chides Woman For Breastfeeding On Airplane
An American Airlines flight attendant asked a woman to cover up while breastfeeding on a fight because “there were men and children around,” after a passenger complained. How should we think about this particular incident and about breastfeeding on...
41-Year-Old Servicemember Charged With Molesting Multiple Teenage Girls On Alaska Airlines
An Army Warrant Officer has been charged with molesting not just one, but two teens onboard an Alaska Airlines flight–two months apart. Charge: Army Servicemember Molested Two Teenage Girls On Alaska Airlines James Benecke, 41, is a noncommissioned officer...
Economy Class Breakfast On EVA Airways
My airline journey back to Asia took a strange turn enroute to the Cambodia, Nepal, and Bhutan portion of the trip…which I will save for the trip report…and I wound up on EVA Airways from Taipei to Singapore in...
Clueless Passenger Is Confused By Onboard Lounge Seating
Meagan may be too young to remember Southwest Airlines, but there was a time when it was much more common for airline passengers to face each other rather than all face forward. Lounge Seating On Airplanes Is Still A...
Absurd: Bill That Would Obscure Airfare Prices Advances In House
A House Committee has advanced on a 63-0 vote a must-pass bill that includes a controversial provision that would allow airlines to obscure the actual cost of airline tickets. It is essential the full House of Representatives or, as a...
How A Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Saved A Passenger’s Honeymoon
When a passenger left her passport at home, it could have torpedoed her honeymoon. Instead, it gave a Delta Air Lines flight attendant and his colleagues a chance to shine. Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Goes The Extra Mile...
Air France First Class Upgrades Become Even More Elusive
You snooze, you lose. My plan to buy a business class award ticket on Air France and upgrade during check-in was dashed by a new policy change that further tightens just who is eligible for upgrades to first class...
Airline Pilot Turns Fear Into Profit
Are you afraid to fly? A commercial pilot is happy to hold your hand through a consultative phone call. But have your credit card ready. Dial A Pilot: Airline Pilot Offers $50 Phone Call To Help Calm Your Fears...
Iconic United Airlines Tunnel Becomes Storm Shelter For Thousands
The iconic tunnel connecting the B and C conncrouses of Terminal 1 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport became a storm shelter for thousands of travelers as a tornado ripped through the Windy City. United Airlines Tunnel Serves As Tornado...
United Airlines 777 To Amsterdam Diverts After Passenger Becomes Unruly When His Preferred Business Class Meal Was Not Available (Video)
UPDATE: A video has emerged on TikTok of the man yelling at flight attendants onboard, which prompted the diversion. The NSFW video is filled with vulgar language, but is comically pathetic. Dude, it’s just an airline meal. He claims...
New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!
I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business...
Passenger Laughs As She Points Gun At Lyft Driver
One of the many reasons I do not ride share drives at Uber or Lyft: when a passenger suddenly decides to point a gun at you for no good reason. Lyft Passenger Wantonly Points Gun At Driver A disturbing...
American, Brit Exchange Blows On Ryanair Flight
Wild video has remerged of a British and American man exchanging blows on a Ryanair flight to London. The reason for the fight? Absolutely pathetic. Yankee Doodle Dandy: Blows Exchanged Between Brit And American On Ryanair Flight To London...
First Impressions: JAL 777-300ER Business Class
From Tokyo Haneda to San Francisco I gave JAL a try in business class for the very first time on a 777-300ER. Overall, I give the flight high marks with particular praise for the food and service onboard. But...
